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Kretschmann: Officer's demise deemed "existentially" unjust.

Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, called the death of Police Officer Rouven Laur, who was killed by stabbing in Mannheim, an "existential injustice." During the funeral service held for the deceased officer, he stated that Laur was someone who sought to understand...

"Friend helper hero" can be read on a black framed sheet that was laid down together with flowers...
"Friend helper hero" can be read on a black framed sheet that was laid down together with flowers and candles in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene.

Radicalism - Kretschmann: Officer's demise deemed "existentially" unjust.

Recently, a 25-year-old Afghan man hurt five individuals involved in an event organized by the anti-Islam group Pax Europa and the authorities at Mannheim Marketplace. Unfortunately, one of the officers, aged 29, passed away due to his sustained injuries.

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  1. Winfried Kretschmann, the governor of Baden-Württemberg, expressed his deep concern over the officer's death, deeming it "existentially" unjust in the context of radicalism and crime.
  2. The police are investigating the incident as an act of extremism, with connections to the anti-Islam group Pax Europa and the AfD party, drawing criticism and concern from the German public.
  3. Despite the tragic event, Rouven Laur, a renowned comedian from Mannheim, decided to hold a funeral service in memory of the fallen officer, aiming to bring the community together and promote unity in the face of hate.
  4. Thousands of people from Germany and Baden-Württemberg attended the funeral service, expressing their condolences and gratitude to the officer's family, as well as their support for the police and their commitment to fighting extremism and intolerance.
  5. The incident has reignited the ongoing debate in Germany about the role of emotional responses to extremism, with some members of the public advocating for more understanding and dialogue, while others calling for stricter measures against hate speech and intolerant groups.

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